Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuoka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsuoka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a combination. Experiment Il tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment Il throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuoka in the body.
Experiment Il jabs at Matsuoka's body.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment Il finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matsuoka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Matsuoka misses.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Matsuoka looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Experiment Il semi-blocks.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Matsuoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Matsuoka coming out on top.
Matsuoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
A left and a right from Experiment Il both land. Nice combination.
Experiment Il misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuoka on the side of the head.
Experiment Il avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses
and Experiment Il makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matsuoka really felt that one!
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuoka has time to react.#CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuoka blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Matsuoka is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment Il.
Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment Il.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
Matsuoka tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Matsuoka working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuoka tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment Il punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Experiment Il finds it's way through Matsuoka's defenses.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a counter combo.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Matsuoka tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Experiment Il sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsuoka duly obliges.
Experiment Il defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsuoka blocks it well.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back.
Matsuoka throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body kick.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the head.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuoka connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Matsuoka swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nice shot by Experiment Il.#KD2#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends Matsuoka tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves Matsuoka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Matsuoka checks it.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Matsuoka moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Matsuoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage!
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Experiment Il tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuoka shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuoka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Experiment Il circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment Il blocks the leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage!
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka tries to counter by clinching up but Experiment Il breaks away and moves out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsuoka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuoka checks it well.
Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that Matsuoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuoka also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Experiment Il is avoiding it.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Experiment Il is looking to slow Matsuoka down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka misses with a body kick.
Matsuoka needs to keep his hands up - Experiment Il had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment Il stalks Matsuoka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuoka's face. Matsuoka staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Matsuoka clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Matsuoka throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
As Matsuoka backs off Experiment Il throws a huge counter combo but Matsuoka manages to avoid it all.
Donk. Experiment Il catches Matsuoka right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka is looking to chop away at Experiment Il's legs.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il.
Well Experiment Il has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Hardy stuns Matsuoka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsuoka's efforts to push away.
Matsuoka tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuoka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy digs a right hand into Matsuoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuoka's gas tank.
Matsuoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Matsuoka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuoka missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka trying to stall but Hardy improves his position.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Matsuoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Matsuoka scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Matsuoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Matsuoka's head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Matsuoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuoka tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuoka trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsuoka into the cage.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it.
Matsuoka managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuoka controls the action.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it.
Matsuoka misses with some punches.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Matsuoka. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Matsuoka fails to land.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Matsuoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Matsuoka.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuoka controls the action.
Matsuoka blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuoka lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action. #T4#
Hardy has Matsuoka pressed against the cage, preventing Matsuoka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroki Matsuoka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Matsuoka.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuoka.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuoka presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroki Matsuoka's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matsuoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy lands a jab to Matsuoka's midsection.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuoka doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuoka can do to turn this around?
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Jacob Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy cracks Matsuoka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Matsuoka pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Matsuoka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Matsuoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka misses with the head strike.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuoka fails to land.
Matsuoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacob Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Matsuoka dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuoka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Hardy slips a jab from Matsuoka.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy takes one on the button.#T2##CL#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Matsuoka back into the cage.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Matsuoka's head.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuoka throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Matsuoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Matsuoka.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuoka's elbow. #T3#
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy avoiding damage as Matsuoka throws knees to the body.
Matsuoka throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuoka avoiding damage.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy cracks Matsuoka with a nice body shot.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuoka working aggressively here.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it. #T4#
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuoka tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuoka stalling the fight.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Matsuoka.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsuoka's efforts to push away.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with some punches.
Matsuoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Matsuoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy is working Matsuoka over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuoka misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matsuoka lands an uppercut.
Matsuoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroki Matsuoka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Matsuoka jumps back.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Matsuoka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuoka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuoka misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matsuoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Matsuoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuoka throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Matsuoka misses
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Matsuoka throws a front kick aimed at Hardy's knee but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuoka is just out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Matsuoka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuoka throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuoka.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy throws a low kick but Matsuoka avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsuoka - that will leave a mark!
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Matsuoka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Matsuoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Hardy is wise to it.
Matsuoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Matsuoka's ribs.
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Matsuoka looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Hardy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matsuoka avoids it.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Matsuoka is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Matsuoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuoka tries to avoid it.
Hardy cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuoka is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.
Matsuoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Hardy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuoka at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Matsuoka's head back.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuoka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Wallace was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
letting Matsuoka counter with a right hand.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace misses with a body kick.#T1#
Wallace avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wallace throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuoka avoided it.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallace.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuoka scores with a body shot.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well. #T2#
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Matsuoka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.#CL2#
Matsuoka closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Matsuoka blocks a body shot from Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick. #T3#
Wallace blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuoka throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuoka ducks right into an uppercut from Wallace.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuoka throws out the jab.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Matsuoka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Matsuoka. #T4#
Wallace works on Matsuoka's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace prevents Matsuoka from breaking the clinch.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace lands an uppercut.#BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuoka wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Matsuoka moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka tries to land a body kick
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Wallace misses with the body kick
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Matsuoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuoka misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wallace throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wallace cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.#T1#
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuoka! But no joy.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Matsuoka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka.
Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuoka in his tracks.
Matsuoka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace. #CL2#
Matsuoka moves into the clinch.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Matsuoka is rocked!
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuoka.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuoka thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
and Wallace counters with an outside leg kick.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Matsuoka's ribs.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Matsuoka moved away.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
A low kick from Matsuoka misses
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuoka can do to turn this around?#T3#
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka lands a head kick. Wallace smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
Matsuoka flicks out a counter leg kick but Wallace steps away.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsuoka eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuoka as he connects with a hook.
Matsuoka lands with an overhand left.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
It appears Wallace was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Wallace takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Matsuoka's ribs.
Matsuoka looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsuoka takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Matsuoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuoka's knee momentarily.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wallace counters with a leg kick.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuoka throws out the jab.
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wallace tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Matsuoka's head back.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuoka throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuoka needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Matsuoka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Matsuoka avoids nicely.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Matsuoka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsuoka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuoka on the side of the head. #T3#
Nice shot by Wallace.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Wallace cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.
Matsuoka throws a solid leg kick but Wallace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuoka misses with a left hand
and Wallace counters with a good low kick that Matsuoka was not able to check.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuoka in his tracks.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Nice body kick there by Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsuoka jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
During a confident post fight interview, Nathan Wallace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Matsuoka is looking to land body kicks.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that half lands.
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Rram lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuoka misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsuoka blocks the leg kick.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Matsuoka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuoka.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Rram right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Matsuoka takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuoka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rram. Rram obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram scores with a jab. Matsuoka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuoka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A right-left combo lands from Rram.
Rram moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Matsuoka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram misses with a low kick as Matsuoka jumps back.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Matsuoka settles back down.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuoka. That's going to slow Rram down. #T2#
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuoka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Matsuoka throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Matsuoka throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Matsuoka settles back down.
Matsuoka misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram throws a low kick but Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Matsuoka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matsuoka wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Matsuoka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rram has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Matsuoka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rram told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuoka. #SUB#
Matsuoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rram kicks Matsuoka off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Rram tenderised Matsuoka's leg. Matsuoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Rram.
Nice shot lands for Matsuoka.
A nice combination there by Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Matsuoka moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Rram looks to move away, Matsuoka throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuoka moves away.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuoka is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsuoka's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsuoka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
Rram avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuoka off balance momentarily.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matsuoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuoka.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rram takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsuoka tried to score with a low kick but Rram checks it.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsuoka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Matsuoka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsuoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuoka is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Rram blocks a jab.
A big left from Rram misses.
Matsuoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rram throws out a counter right but Matsuoka avoids it with no problem.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Matsuoka is out of range.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
Matsuoka throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka lands a head kick!
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Matsuoka tries to land a body kick
and Matsuoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuoka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Rram misses.
Rram just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatsuoka.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Matsuoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuoka connects with the punch.
Matsuoka wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Nice shot by Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram. #T1#
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rram tenderised Matsuoka's leg. Matsuoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuoka darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Matsuoka into the cage.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsuoka.
Rram tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Matsuoka has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Matsuoka leaning against his opponent.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Matsuoka is controlling the position.
Rram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsuoka lands with a right to the head.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Matsuoka tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram pushes Matsuoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuoka being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram stuns Matsuoka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram throws a push kick but Matsuoka slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Rram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram cracks Matsuoka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Matsuoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Matsuoka with a jab.
Rram misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka misses the shot to the body.
Rram works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Rram misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
After winning the bout, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Sheehy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sheehy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuoka's hands.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut. Sheehy saw that one coming.
Sheehy throws a lazy head kick
and Sheehy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheehy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sheehy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
enabling Sheehy to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Sheehy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Matsuoka's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Sheehy moved out of range.
Sheehy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka misses with the body kick
and Sheehy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheehy misses with a low kick.
Sheehy avoids a kick to the body.
Sheehy lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a right hand that misses
and Sheehy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Sheehy throws a big counter head kick but Matsuoka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuoka checks a low kick from Sheehy.
Matsuoka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sheehy manages to circle out of the way.
Sheehy misses with a head kick.
Sheehy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Matsuoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheehy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsuoka's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuoka, as that shot connected.
Matsuoka misses with a hook. Sheehy ducked under it nicely.
Sheehy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheehy tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Sheehy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheehy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sheehy swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Sheehy throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehy throws a body kick that misses.
Sheehy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Matsuoka clinches.
Sheehy is trying to pull guard but Matsuoka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Sheehy checks a leg kick nicely.
Sheehy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A jab lands there for Sheehy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsuoka.
Sheehy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuoka moves away.
Good shot there by Sheehy.
Sheehy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsuoka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sheehy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Sheehy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuoka throws a combination. Sheehy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Matsuoka rushes Sheehy and presses him up against the cage.
Sheehy tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Sheehy back against the cage.
Matsuoka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheehy backwards.
Matsuoka taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Sheehy pulls Matsuoka into guard.
Sheehy being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsuoka looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Matsuoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheehy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsuoka throwing strikes from guard but Sheehy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuoka looking to sit in guard and control but Sheehy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sheehy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuoka keeping moving, preventing Sheehy from controlling successfully.
Sheehy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sheehy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sheehy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsuoka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsuoka has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matsuoka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsuoka looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Sheehy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Sheehy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehy blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsuoka throws out a loose jab but Sheehy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Sheehy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheehy throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehy drops his hands momentarily and Matsuoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheehy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehy.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Sheehy avoids it easily.
Matsuoka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSheehy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuoka, as that shot connected. #T1#
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Sheehy circles away and keeps his distance.
Ethan Sheehy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheehy looks for the body kick but Matsuoka saw that one coming.
Matsuoka motions for Sheehy to come forward. Matsuoka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka tries to land a leg kick but Sheehy saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheehy's head.
Matsuoka throws a shot from downtown. Sheehy moves away and avoids it.
Matsuoka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Sheehy avoids it easily.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheehy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Sheehy right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Matsuoka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheehy scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuoka working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuoka misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sheehy gets control of Matsuoka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sheehy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Matsuoka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuoka tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehy is retaining full guard.
Sheehy trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuoka is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sheehy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsuoka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheehy trying to control the position.
Sheehy keeping moving, preventing Matsuoka from controlling successfully.
Sheehy is trying to control the position but Matsuoka postures up.
Matsuoka sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Matsuoka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheehy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matsuoka has Sheehy in his guard.#REVB#
Sheehy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuoka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsuoka keeping moving, preventing Sheehy from controlling successfully.
Sheehy looking to pass the guard.
Sheehy wants to control from the top but Matsuoka keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsuoka is trying to control the position but Sheehy postures up.
Sheehy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuoka is keeping the position for now.
Sheehy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matsuoka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matsuoka looks to land a left hand but Sheehy moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.
Sheehy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheehy misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick from Matsuoka lands but Sheehy takes it in his stride.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Sheehy.
Matsuoka connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsuoka.
The fighters circling - Matsuoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sheehy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuoka. That snapped Sheehy's head back.
Matsuoka takes a swing at Sheehy's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka lands a head kick!
Matsuoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehy manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Matsuoka.
Sheehy connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheehy throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Sheehy's head but Sheehy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Sheehy lands but Matsuoka takes it in his stride.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehy.
Sheehy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheehy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuoka tests Sheehy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Matsuoka checks the leg kick.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Sheehy.
A shot to the liver by Matsuoka. Beautiful body shot.
Sheehy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Matsuoka.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sheehy finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Sheehy.
Good exchange - Matsuoka coming out on top.
Matsuoka fails with the takedown.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Sheehy stalks Matsuoka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuoka's face. Matsuoka staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Matsuoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sheehy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheehy.
Matsuoka jabs Sheehy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheehy lands a right hook to the body.
Sheehy lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuoka off balance momentarily.
Sheehy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Matsuoka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sheehy.
Matsuoka throws a jab when Sheehy was well out of range.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Sheehy thuds his right hand into Matsuoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheehy jabs Matsuoka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Sheehy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheehy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheehy wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Sheehy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Sheehy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuoka off balance momentarily.
Sheehy throws a leg kick but Matsuoka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheehy throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Sheehy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Sheehy misses.
Sheehy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheehy.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sheehy - that will leave a mark!
Sheehy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Sheehy is predictable there #CL#
and Matsuoka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuoka misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiroki Matsuoka.
I think Matsuoka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroki Matsuoka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Matsuoka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
Ramses throws a leg kick which misses Matsuoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuoka tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramses misses the target.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the head.
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuoka moves in looking to clinch but Ramses pushes him off.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuoka.
Ramses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuoka pinned against the cage. Matsuoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramses takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Matsuoka cracks Ramses with an open hand slap.
Ramses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuoka is out of range.
Ramses moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsuoka defending well as Ramses loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramses lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka lands with a cross.
Matsuoka throws a nice looking combination but Ramses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ramses misses.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramses throws a head kick but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuoka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramses has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramses and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramses looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Ramses looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.#TD2#
Ramses bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Matsuoka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramses trying to control the position but Matsuoka is working away.
Matsuoka is trying to control Ramses's posture but Ramses avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramses prevents Matsuoka from escaping the position.
Ramses is looking to take a break and control but Matsuoka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ramses thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Ramses looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuoka is avoiding damage well.
Matsuoka tries to bench press Ramses off him but Ramses keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ramses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuoka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsuoka is trying to control Ramses's posture but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses working the ground and pound but Matsuoka is defending the strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ramses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsuoka is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ramses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ramses is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsuoka is defending well. #SUB2#
Ramses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuoka, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ramses will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a leg kick.
Ramses throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramses just manages to avoid it.
Ramses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramses slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka slips a jab and a cross from Ramses.
Matsuoka checks a low kick from Ramses.
Ramses cracks Matsuoka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramses stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ramses's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramses lands with a cross.
Matsuoka scores with a head kick.
Ramses lands with a hook. Matsuoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramses throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses misses with a kick to the body.
Ramses throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramses.
The fighters circling - Ramses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Matsuoka moves out of range as Ramses strikes.
A solid body kick from Ramses.
Matsuoka avoids the head kick by Ramses.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramses throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuoka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramses moves out of range as Matsuoka throws a body kick.
Ramses moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Ramses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramses is out of range.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
Ramses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramses fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Ramses cracks Matsuoka with an open hand slap.
Ramses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramses thows a body kick. Matsuoka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramses misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsuoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Ramses shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsuoka's guard.#ES#
Matsuoka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramses with a poor takedown
and Matsuoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka leaves Ramses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Ramses slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
John Ramses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramses's head backwards.
Ramses needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka. #T4#
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Matsuoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Ramses scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuoka cracks a nice hook into Ramses's ribs.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka lands a front kick.#CL#
Matsuoka clinches with his opponent.
Ramses struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Ramses has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ramses.
Matsuoka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Ramses is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matsuoka can't fight it off and eventually Ramses manages to take the fight to the floor. Matsuoka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Matsuoka pushes Ramses off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka walks into a stiff left hand from Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Ramses will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Ramses lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka backing away here, and Ramses unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuoka loads up on a big right hand but Ramses slips the punch.
Ramses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramses.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramses. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramses lands a high kick!
Ramses ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Ramses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Matsuoka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuoka. That snapped Ramses's head back.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
Ramses misses the jab.
Matsuoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Ramses counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsuoka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Ramses works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
Ramses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Ramses checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but Ramses is having none of it.
Ramses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
A big left from Ramses misses.
Ramses looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuoka is just out of range.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Ramses strikes.
Matsuoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramses.
Crunch! Matsuoka slams his shin into Ramses's torso.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses tries a low kick but Matsuoka avoids it.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Ramses sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ramses is looking to slow Matsuoka down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Ramses cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramses.
Ramses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramses keeps Matsuoka at a distance using the push kick.
Ramses connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Ramses misses with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses scores with a hook.
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuoka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramses throws out the jab.
Matsuoka is looking to counter the offense by Ramses and move into the clinch.
Ramses takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Ramses thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ramses really dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Matsuoka.
Ramses looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Matsuoka.
Ramses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsuoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramses.
Matsuoka works over Ramses's head and body with a nice combination.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Ramses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramses connects with a body shot.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Ramses looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramses, right into the meat.
Ramses throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramses avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses misses with a hook #CL#
and Matsuoka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuoka stalling in the clinch.
Ramses tries for a takedown but Matsuoka manages to get underhooks.
Matsuoka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramses misses with the head strike.
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramses.
Ramses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramses swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Matsuoka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramses swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses misses with a body punch. #T2#
Matsuoka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramses struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramses.
A short uppercut from Ramses.
Ramses has had enough of the clinch but Matsuoka keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Matsuoka closes the distance and pushes Ramses back into the cage.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramses lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramses lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Ramses lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuoka.
Ramses goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Matsuoka fails to land.
Matsuoka working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ramses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramses defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramses. That's going to slow Matsuoka down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Ramses.
Ramses works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
Matsuoka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramses misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramses with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuoka lands a really nice looking cross but Ramses seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Ramses 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsuoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramses just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ramses misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Ramses throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka cracks Ramses with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Ramses moves away from the strike by Matsuoka. #TD2#
Ramses manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuoka on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuoka's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Matsuoka is keeping the position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matsuoka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ramses misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka tries to throw a body punch but Ramses avoids it by throwing Matsuoka back against the cage.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Ramses lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka had his way with John Ramses in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuoka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Nice jab there from Ramses.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Ramses.
Matsuoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuoka lands a really nice looking cross but Ramses seems unphased.
Ramses tried to score with a low kick but Matsuoka checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka tries to move into range but Ramses moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramses fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuoka checks it well.
Ramses cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Matsuoka is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramses comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramses lands with a cross. #T1#
Matsuoka throws out a loose jab but Ramses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramses tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a leg kick but Matsuoka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsuoka's calf.
Matsuoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramses misses with a looping right.
Ramses throws a low kick but Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Ramses pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramses takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Ramses avoids it easily.
Ramses throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Ramses blocks it.#T2#
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Ramses scores with a leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Ramses moves out of range.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Ramses counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matsuoka clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ramses breaks from the clinch.
Ramses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramses works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily. #T3#
Matsuoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuoka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramses dips to his left and cracks Matsuoka with an uppercut!
Ramses shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka shows good takedown defense.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramses blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick that knocks Ramses off balance momentarily.
Matsuoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramses turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramses scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ramses lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuoka's sensitive parts.
Ramses's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramses obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Nice shot by Matsuoka.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramses can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
A lazy left from Ramses finds it's target.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the nose.
Ramses blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramses avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Good shot there by Ramses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ramses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramses has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ramses!
John Ramses is the new featherweight champion!
John Ramses spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Matsuoka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gozen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
Matsuoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gozen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuoka misses with a body punch.
Matsuoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Gozen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka takes one on the button.
Gozen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuoka swings widly with a right hand
letting Gozen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gozen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A jab from Matsuoka misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen counters with a two punch combo.
Matsuoka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuoka connects with the punch.
Matsuoka lands with an uppercut that bounces Gozen off the cage and back into range.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gozen punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Gozen lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuoka's head back.
Gozen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses
and Gozen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gozen eats them both and turns towards Matsuoka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Matsuoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matsuoka.#T2#
Matsuoka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka tests Gozen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Matsuoka has closed the distance and engaged Gozen in a clinch.
Gozen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gozen is defending well for now.
Gozen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuoka scores with a hook to the body.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Matsuoka. #BC#
Gozen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka swings widly with a right hand
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gozen slips a jab and a cross from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Gozen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Matsuoka.
It looked like Gozen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka tries to counter with a clinch but Gozen shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Gozen backing away here, and Matsuoka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Matsuoka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Matsuoka throws a push kick but Gozen slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Gozen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Gozen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka swinging wildly here.
Matsuoka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroki Matsuoka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gozen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Gozen.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuoka cracks Gozen with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka keeps Gozen at a distance using the push kick.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuoka thumps Gozen with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuoka defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Gozen lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Gozen counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gozen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuoka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gozen scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Gozen coming out on top.
Gozen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuoka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen lands with a nice combination. Matsuoka backs away looking to recover.
Matsuoka cracks Gozen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick that knocks Gozen off balance momentarily.
Gozen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuoka.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuoka throws a low kick, looking for Gozen's leg but Gozen calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Matsuoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Matsuoka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gozen's calf.
Gozen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gozens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuoka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gozen checks it well.
Gozen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsuoka takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses.
Gozen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Gozen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka scores with a punch to the head.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.#T3#
Matsuoka slips a jab from Gozen.
A shot to the liver by Matsuoka. Beautiful body shot.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gozen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuoka misses with the body kick
and Gozen counters with a left to the body.
Matsuoka thows a leg kick but Gozen checks it
and Matsuoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gozen drops his hands momentarily and Matsuoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gozen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Gozen tests Matsuoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Matsuoka tries to score with a low kick but Gozen moves his leg out of the way.
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gozen. #T4#
Matsuoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gozen misses with a looping right.
Gozen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Gozen swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuoka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gozen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen connects with a right hand. Matsuoka shakes it off.
Gozen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gozen.
Matsuoka throws a lazy uppercut
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Matsuoka works the jab nicely.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
and Gozen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsuoka thinking.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka catches Gozen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gozen under the eye.
Matsuoka misses with a combination
and Gozen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Gozen walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands the left hand.
Gozen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gozen's head.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gozen's head backwards.
Matsuoka lands a head shot.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuoka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka tries to counter with a clinch but Gozen shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Gozen strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka misses with a straight left. #T2#
Matsuoka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuoka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gozen is out of range.
Gozen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozen takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a lazy head kick
and Gozen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Matsuoka unleashes a big counter combination but Gozen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gozen.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuoka.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gozen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuoka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gozen's calf.
Matsuoka lands the left hand.
Matsuoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gozen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Gozen moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuoka lands with a cross.
Gozen lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka blocks a jab.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka thumps Gozen with a low kick.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gozen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuoka.
Gozen cracks Matsuoka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gozen avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Matsuoka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gozen with a body shot.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Gozen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up.
Gozen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuoka.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Matsuoka swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gozen walks into a straight right hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuoka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Matsuoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuoka.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Matsuoka with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuoka.
Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuoka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuoka.
Gozen throws a hook but Matsuoka blocks it.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gozen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Gozen catches Matsuoka right on the button with a cross.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Matsuoka throws a poor cross that misses
and Gozen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Matsuoka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Matsuoka is still on wobbly legs! Can Gozen finish him?
Matsuoka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Matsuoka takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Gozen drops Matsuoka with a beautiful combination! Matsuoka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gozen is looking for the KO!
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut. Gozen saw that one coming.
Matsuoka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gozen.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Gozen moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
Jab by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka looks to land a left hand but Gozen moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Gozen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuoka.
Gozen throwing a counter right hand but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Gozen. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuoka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gozen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuoka seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Matsuoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gozen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Matsuoka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Gozen moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matsuoka instigates a clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a body punch.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Matsuoka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozen.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hiroki Matsuoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Matsuoka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Gozen lands.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gozen finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head.
Gozen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Gozen's head but Gozen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut. Gozen saw that one coming.
Matsuoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
A lazy body kick from Matsuoka
and Gozen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gozen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuoka throws out the jab.
That kick from Matsuoka tenderised Gozen's leg. Gozen is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Gozen drops Matsuoka with a beautiful combination! Matsuoka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gozen is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gozen's sensitive parts.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomoe Gozen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gozen staying out of range there.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a fast counter high kick but Gozen manages to duck under it in time.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Gozen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gozen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gozen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka throws a good cross that connects.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuoka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gozen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gozen lands a body shot. #T3#
Gozen takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gozen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuoka thuds his right hand into Gozen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gozen avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Gozen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Gozen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Gozen.
Gozen throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka wants to counter with a clinch but Gozen pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Gozen - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Matsuoka - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuoka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gozen scrambles back to his feet.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Gozen moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuoka misses with a series of wild punches.
Gozen throwing a counter right hand but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomoe Gozen.
Well Matsuoka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Hiroki Matsuoka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Seery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Seery misses its intended target.
Donk. Seery catches Matsuoka right on the button with a cross.
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Seery moves into range and clinches up with Matsuoka.
Seery misses with a body punch.
Seery lands an uppercut.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Matsuoka shoots in and bounces Seery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka tries to free his leg and advance position but Seery is retaining full guard.
Seery looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seery can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Seery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seery wants to improve his position but instead Matsuoka has moved into half guard.
Well, if Matsuoka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matsuoka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Matsuoka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Matsuoka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuoka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seery defending well though.
Matsuoka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matsuoka lands a nice short elbow.
Matsuoka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsuoka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsuoka stalling.
Matsuoka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seery's head. #T3#
Matsuoka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Matsuoka is working for a submission of some sort.
Seery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuoka trying to control from Seery's half guard. Seery has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuoka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuoka with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuoka looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Seery.
A shot to the liver by Seery. Beautiful body shot.
Matsuoka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Seery.
Seery gets underhooks to prevent Matsuoka's takedown attempt. #BC#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
Seery tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Seery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seery takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Seery avoids the punch easily.
Seery cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Seery.
No joy there for Seery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seery punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Seery will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matsuoka throws a nice looking combination but Seery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seery throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matsuoka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seery.
Matsuoka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seery misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Seery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seery scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
A left lands for Matsuoka.
Seery cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.
Seery scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Matsuoka takes a swing at Seery's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Matsuoka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seery's half guard.
Matsuoka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Matsuoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matsuoka throwing shots but Seery is blocking nicely.
Matsuoka is trying to control. Seery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsuoka prevents Seery from improving his position.
Matsuoka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuoka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seery regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matsuoka.
Seery is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsuoka postures up in Seery's guard and throws a big left but Seery blocks it.
Matsuoka connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsuoka throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuoka preventing the sweep.
Matsuoka is working Seery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsuoka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuoka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Matsuoka gets to his feet - Seery follows without any prompting.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery. #T3#
Matsuoka lands with an uppercut that bounces Seery off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuoka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt
and Seery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seery blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seery throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seery loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Seery misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka lands a head shot.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Seery.#TD#
Matsuoka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Matsuoka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Seery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Seery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seery controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Matsuoka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Seery is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Feltre vs Tanaka
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams lands with a hook. Matsuoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuoka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Matsuoka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuoka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Matsuoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Williams lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Matsuoka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Matsuoka's head coaches at 805 Beast's House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matsuoka takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka. #T2#
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Williams.
Matsuoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Matsuoka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuoka misses the target.
Williams throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuoka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuoka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Williams misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.#T3#
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams connects with the punch.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuoka defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Matsuoka moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsuoka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Matsuoka is rocked!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuoka misses its target.
Williams slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Williams with a jab.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka slips a jab from Williams.
Matsuoka lands with a right hand.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
A big right from Williams misses.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Williams punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsuoka slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams scores with a one two! Matsuoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Matsuoka. #T1#
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuoka throws out the jab.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams with a jab.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams cracks Matsuoka with an open hand slap.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a combination
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuoka seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a series of punches but Matsuoka avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams jabs Matsuoka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuoka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuoka with a body shot.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuoka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Matsuoka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuoka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Matsuoka defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a body kick.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuoka's head back.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Matsuoka is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuoka lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A jab from Williams misses.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Matsuoka backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Matsuoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A jab from Matsuoka does it's job there.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuoka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Matsuoka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuoka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Matsuoka is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Matsuoka chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Matsuoka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Matsuoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Matsuoka backs away looking to recover.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuoka momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuoka to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
Matsuoka is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiroki Matsuoka.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka cracks Dennis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dennis tries a low kick but Matsuoka avoids it.
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Dennis.
Dennis has Matsuoka pushed against the cage.
Matsuoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Matsuoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuoka avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka stalling against the cage.
Dennis blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dennis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuoka has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuoka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dennis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dennis looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuoka is blocking nicely.
Matsuoka tries to throw a body punch but Dennis avoids it by throwing Matsuoka back against the cage. #BC#
Matsuoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Matsuoka sprawls well.
Matsuoka throws a quick counter head kick but Dennis was just out of range.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka. #TD2#
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Matsuoka kicks off Dennis and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dennis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuoka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis. #T2#
Matsuoka delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsuoka.
Dennis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Matsuoka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Matsuoka lands with a nice body kick.
Dennis tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dennis tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws a front kick that sends Dennis stumbling back into the cage.
Dennis dodges the punch combination from Matsuoka.
Dennis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuoka.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka. #T3##TD2#
Dennis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsuoka's half guard.#SU2#
Dennis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dennis throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Dennis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dennis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Dennis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dennis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsuoka. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennis!
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsuoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dennis tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
Dennis is looking to clinch.
Dennis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dennis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dennis tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Dennis has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
Matsuoka lands a high kick!
Hiroki Matsuoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennis digs a good hook to Matsuoka's body. #TD2#
Dennis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuoka pushes Dennis off but Dennis dives into side control.
Matsuoka looks to move to half guard but instead Dennis has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Dennis stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuoka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dennis forces Matsuoka back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dennis has Matsuoka pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dennis.
Matsuoka letting Dennis take a breather here.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Holt Dennis has been cut.
Dennis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennis can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Matsuoka takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side. #T2#
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuoka tries to land a front kick but Dennis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Matsuoka. Matsuoka maintains the clinch. #BC#
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Matsuoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dennis. That did some damage!
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka shows good takedown defense.
Matsuoka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dennis to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Dennis looks to move away, Matsuoka throws a big counter combo but Dennis just gets out of the way.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.
Dennis tries to clinch up but Matsuoka circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuoka as he jumps to the side.
Matsuoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Dennis avoided it.
Matsuoka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka works Dennis's body with a nice hook.
Matsuoka cracks Dennis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dennis slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range. #T4#
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuoka circles away.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dennis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dennis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsuoka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuoka, which made it look bad.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holt Dennis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dennis shoots in for a double leg but Matsuoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuoka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsuoka wants it to stay on the feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Dennis needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Dennis gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Matsuoka clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Dennis's front leg but catches the back leg as Dennis tries to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws out a loose jab but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.#T1#
Dennis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuoka scores with a jab. Dennis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Dennis is rocked!
Dennis tries for a takedown but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuoka finish him?
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka with a jab.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Dennis throws a body kick.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dennis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Matsuoka. No joy for Dennis on that attempt.
Dennis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dennis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Dennis tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuoka.
Dennis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuoka sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Dennis avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dennis. That did some damage!
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Matsuoka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuoka lands a jab.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka with a hook.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Matsuoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuoka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dennis backs up against the cage.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka keeps Dennis at a distance using the push kick.
Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Matsuoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dennis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Matsuoka sprawls well.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis misses with a double jab #CL#
and Matsuoka counters by clinching up.
Dennis has had enough of the clinch but Matsuoka keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Holt Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuoka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroki Matsuoka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Matsuoka looks for the body kick but Hussain saw that one coming.
Hussain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussain swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Hussain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsuoka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain.#TD2#
Hussain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuoka quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hussain.
Matsuoka has momentary wrist control but Hussain slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsuoka is looking to stand up but Hussain isn't so interested in that idea.
Hussain throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hussain trying to control but Matsuoka is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsuoka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain trying to control but Matsuoka is working from the bottom.
Matsuoka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hussain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuoka finds it's way round the side to connect with Hussain's head.
Matsuoka scores with a head kick.
Hussain throws a wild body kick that Matsuoka sees coming a mile off.
Matsuoka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
A jab from Matsuoka misses.
Hussain with a hook.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hussain.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Hussain. #T3#
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussain counters with a body kick.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
Hussain slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hussain with a jab.
Matsuoka misses with a left hand
and Hussain counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuoka lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain cracks Matsuoka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuoka walks into a stiff left hand from Hussain.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Hussain lands with a hook. Matsuoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hussain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuoka.#T4#
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot that snaps Hussain's head back.
Hussain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsuoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matsuoka counters with a leg kick.
Hussain throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hussain back to the cage. Matsuoka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hussain. That one must have hurt.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Matsuoka checks it
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hiroki Matsuoka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matsuoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hussain - that will leave a mark!
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Matsuoka.
No luck for Hussain with that takedown attempt.
Matsuoka with a hook.
Matsuoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Hussain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiroki Matsuoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Matsuoka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hussain on the side of the head.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
Hussain throws a wild body kick that Matsuoka sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Hussain throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuoka counters with a thumping low kick.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuoka's shoulder, as Matsuoka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuoka defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Hussain with a hook.
Matsuoka fakes the leg kick and cracks Hussain in the body.
Hussain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Hussain backs away, Matsuoka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuoka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Hussain walks into a straight right hand from Matsuoka.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuoka at a distance.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuoka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Hussain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuoka scores with a jab. Hussain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuoka circles away.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuoka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Matsuoka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuoka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsuoka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsuoka throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsuoka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hussain looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussain, not yet.
Matsuoka trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussain is looking to stand up but Matsuoka isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matsuoka with a hook.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussain.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuoka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussain. That's going to slow Matsuoka down.
Hussain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Matsuoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsuoka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuoka's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuoka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick as Hussain jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussain! But no joy.
Hussain lands with a nice body punch.
Matsuoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuoka seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emre Hussain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka dodges the punch combination from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a body kick.
Hussain dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsuoka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsuoka tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses Matsuoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuoka tries to avoid it.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
Hussain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Hussain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain working away.
Hussain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuoka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hussain is trying to ground and pound but Matsuoka uses the momentary lack of control by Hussain to regain half guard. #T1#
Hussain throws a strike but Matsuoka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hussain pushing down on Matsuoka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hussain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsuoka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hussain prevents Matsuoka from standing back up.
Matsuoka is controlling Hussain's trapped leg to prevent Hussain from advancing to side control.
Emre Hussain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matsuoka is looking to get back to is feet but Hussain passes into side control.
Hussain cracks Matsuoka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hussain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hussain working the ground and pound from side control.
Hussain working the strikes but Matsuoka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Matsuoka wants to get back to his feet.
Hussain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsuoka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsuoka gets back to full guard. #T3#
Hussain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hussain trying to control but Matsuoka is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussain throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuoka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuoka lands the left hand.
Matsuoka throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hussain throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Matsuoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hussain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Hussain scores with a hook.
Hussain thuds a left hand into Matsuoka's body.#T4#
Hussain throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Matsuoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Matsuoka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Matsuoka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuoka sprawls well. Matsuoka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussain throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a sloppy right hand. Hussain should have avoided that one.
Hussain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsuoka connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hussain misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emre Hussain.
I think Hussain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emre Hussain!
After the fight, Emre Hussain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Matsuoka cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monroe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Matsuoka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Matsuoka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Matsuoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short left from Monroe.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka trying to stall but Monroe improves his position.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuoka.
Monroe slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Monroe slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
A big right from Matsuoka misses. #T2#
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe tests Matsuoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuoka lands with a slapping head kick.
Matsuoka scores with a head kick. Monroe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Matsuoka tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Matsuoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuoka throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range.
Monroe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuoka defends it nicely.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Matsuoka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monroe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matsuoka looks for the body kick but Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuoka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Matsuoka's ribs.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
The fighters circling - Matsuoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Matsuoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuoka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuoka misses the target.
Monroe misses the jab.
Matsuoka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsuoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Monroe throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matsuoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuoka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monroe takes a step back to recover.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Matsuoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe attempts a counter takedown but Matsuoka avoids it well and moves away.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matsuoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it. #T1#
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuoka lands with a right hand.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Matsuoka connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuoka connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Matsuoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monroe swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe has his takedown stuffed
and Matsuoka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Monroe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matsuoka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Matsuoka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsuoka sprawls and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuoka moves away.
Matsuoka throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsuoka!
Matsuoka defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuoka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Monroe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuoka misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuoka looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matsuoka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monroe.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuoka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Monroe checks it.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Matsuoka connects with a body shot.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a looping left.#TD#
Monroe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsuoka to the ground. Monroe is now in Matsuoka's guard.#ES2#
Matsuoka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuoka cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuoka looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Monroe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsuoka's guard.#ES2#
Matsuoka has his feet on Monroe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuoka lands a right hook to the body.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe slips a jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.#T2#
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuoka tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Matsuoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsuoka, right into the meat.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Monroe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Monroe misses its target.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuoka at a distance.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuoka counters with an inside leg kick.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Matsuoka walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Matsuoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Matsuoka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuoka doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monroe.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Monroe slips a jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuoka lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsuoka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL197
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoshino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuoka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuoka thows a body kick. Hoshino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
Hoshino lands a head shot.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Hoshino lunges at Matsuoka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuoka's hand.
Matsuoka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsuoka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matsuoka misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Matsuoka gets tackled into the cage by Hoshino. Hoshino maintains the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Matsuoka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuoka blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka stalling against the cage.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Matsuoka is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuoka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matsuoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.#CL2#
Matsuoka gets a clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino tries to work over Matsuoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Matsuoka pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsuoka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that Matsuoka avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Matsuoka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsuoka is in Hoshino's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Matsuoka content to stall in guard here.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuoka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuoka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuoka won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Matsuoka from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroki Matsuoka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsuoka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshino is looking for a counter combo.
Matsuoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Matsuoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka just leaning against Hoshino, taking a breather.
Matsuoka scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuoka.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Matsuoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matsuoka. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuoka. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuoka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuoka! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuoka misses the target.
Jab from Matsuoka.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Hoshino scores with a one two! Matsuoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsuoka blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuoka.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuoka, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuoka has time to react.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuoka lands with an overhand left.
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuoka. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino checks the leg kick.
Matsuoka is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Matsuoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Matsuoka has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoshino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoshino is wise to it.
Matsuoka scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
letting Matsuoka counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuoka.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuoka with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL#
Hoshino pushes Matsuoka up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuoka misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino letting Matsuoka take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka. #T2#
Hoshino takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuoka controls the action.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
A short uppercut from Matsuoka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Matsuoka into the cage.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsuoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Matsuoka back into the cage.#BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Matsuoka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuoka.
An inside leg kick from Matsuoka misses.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hoshino darts in and clinches Matsuoka up against the cage.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuoka looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuoka throws a right hand that Hoshino ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshino also avoids with ease.
Matsuoka slips a straight right by Hoshino.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Hoshino semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Matsuoka avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuoka.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoshino's knee momentarily.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and clinches.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuoka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Heart clinches up with Matsuoka and pushes him back against the cage.
Heart goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuoka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Matsuoka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heart eats them both and turns towards Matsuoka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsuoka dodges the punch combination from Heart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands with a cross.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heart throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
As Heart backs away, Matsuoka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Heart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Heart moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart. #CL2#
Heart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsuoka, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Come on Matsuoka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Heart.
Matsuoka misses with a body punch.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heart tries for a takedown but Matsuoka manages to get underhooks.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Matsuoka misses with some punches.
Heart goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuoka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuoka connects with a body shot.#T2#
Heart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heart misses the jab.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuoka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Matsuoka tenderised Heart's leg. Heart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Heart's front leg.
Matsuoka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuoka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuoka swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuoka.#T3#
Matsuoka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Heart moves out of range.
Heart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuoka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heart wants to clinch but Matsuoka slips to the side
and Matsuoka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heart's knee momentarily.
Heart is looking to clinch.
Matsuoka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heart if he has to take too many more of those.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Heart closes the distance and pushes Matsuoka back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards. #T4#
Matsuoka is struggling to control the position.
Heart wants a takedown.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Heart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart wants a takedown. #BC#
Matsuoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Heart does no damage.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Heart lands a head shot.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuoka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heart misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heart throws a combination that misses
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuoka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heart tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Heart.
Heart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka misses with a kick to the body
enabling Heart to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Heart clinches.
Matsuoka digs a right hand underneath Heart's ribcage. Heart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsuoka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsuoka blocks a body shot from Heart. #T1#
Heart tries to work over Matsuoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Matsuoka prevents a body shot from Heart.
Matsuoka gets underhooks to prevent Heart's takedown attempt.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
Heart looking for a takedown.
Matsuoka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heart.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Heart.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuoka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsuoka fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Heart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heart at a distance.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
Heart is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it.
As Heart backs away, Matsuoka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heart misses the jab.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Heart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Heart. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Heart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart tries to clinch but Matsuoka moves out of range. #CL2#
Heart closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heart misses with some punches.
Matsuoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heart can do to turn this around?#T3#
Matsuoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuoka.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuoka's elbow.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands. #TD2#
Heart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matsuoka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matsuoka avoids the strikes from Heart.
Matsuoka trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Heart throwing damaging strikes from the back! Matsuoka could be in trouble here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuoka covering up well and avoiding damage.
Heart somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Heart is striking from the back but Matsuoka escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #T4#
Matsuoka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heart trying to control but Matsuoka is working from the bottom.
Heart won't allow Matsuoka to sweep him here.
Matsuoka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsuoka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heart is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuoka has wrist control.
Heart is fighting to break Matsuoka's control of his arms but Matsuoka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hiroki Matsuoka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Heart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heart misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Heart avoids it easily.
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Heart.
Matsuoka lands a high kick!
Matsuoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka with a jab.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Heart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Hiroki Matsuoka is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka misses with a double jab.
Heart is looking for the big counter here.
Heart misses with a straight left. #T1#
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Heart.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuoka as he connects with a hook.
Heart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Heart.
Heart darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a low kick, right behind Heart 's knee.
Heart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Matsuoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peter Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuoka. That's going to slow Heart down.
Heart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Heart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
Matsuoka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart. #T3#
Matsuoka stops a takedown attempt from Heart.
Peter Heart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuoka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Heart.
Matsuoka misses with some punches.
Matsuoka cracks Heart with a nice body shot.
Matsuoka blocks a body shot from Heart.
Matsuoka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heart up against the cage.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuoka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuoka prevents the takedown attempt.
Heart tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsuoka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsuoka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuoka gets through Heart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuoka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Peter Heart spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Matsuoka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuoka fakes the leg kick and cracks Saenamuang in the body.
Matsuoka lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Saenamuang closes the distance and pushes Matsuoka back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saenamuang fails to land.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocking some punches.
Saenamuang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saenamuang fails to land.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Saenamuang blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka. #T1#
Saenamuang misses with the head strike.
Matsuoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuoka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saenamuang backwards.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Saenamuang rushes Matsuoka and presses him up against the cage.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saenamuang tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it. #T2#
Matsuoka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Matsuoka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
Saenamuang looks to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Saenamuang forces Matsuoka back against the cage and clinches.
Saenamuang lands with a left to the head.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
A short right from Matsuoka on the inside.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Saenamuang blocks it.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saenamuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saenamuang tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuoka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch. #T3#
Saenamuang tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saenamuang wants to clinch.#CL2#
Saenamuang closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Saenamuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saenamuang's elbow.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.
Saenamuang works on Matsuoka's body with a couple of short punches.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Matsuoka has Saenamuang pushed against the cage.
Saenamuang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuoka avoiding damage.
Matsuoka has Saenamuang pushed against the cage.#T4#
Matsuoka scores with a shot to the side of Saenamuang's head.
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saenamuang backwards. #BC#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saenamuang moves to clinch but Matsuoka breaks away
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch.
Saenamuang tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saenamuang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saenamuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saenamuang looks to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saenamuang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuoka circles away.
Saenamuang tries to clinch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saenamuang tries to clinch but Matsuoka moves away
and Matsuoka counters with a thumping low kick.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Matsuoka. #CUT#
It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Matsuoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saenamuang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Saenamuang.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saenamuang tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it.
A short right from Matsuoka on the inside.
Saenamuang misses with the head strike. #T1#
Saenamuang can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuoka controls the action.
Matsuoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
Saenamuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuoka keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuoka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saenamuang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Saenamuang gets a clinch.
A short left from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuoka tries to work over Saenamuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saenamuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Saenamuang fails to land.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Matsuoka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Matsuoka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuoka pushes Saenamuang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saenamuang misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matsuoka breaks from the clinch.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saenamuang darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saenamuang moves to clinch but Matsuoka breaks away
letting Matsuoka counter with a right hand.
Matsuoka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saenamuang tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuoka lunges at Saenamuang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saenamuang's hand.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it.
Saenamuang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Matsuoka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saenamuang on the side of the head.
Matsuoka delivers a nice body kick.
Saenamuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hiroki Matsuoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it. #CL2#
Saenamuang clinches up against the cage.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a shoulder strike.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang lands with a right to the head.
Matsuoka is struggling to control the position.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuoka.
Saenamuang being controlled against the cage.
Matsuoka lands an uppercut.#T4#
Saenamuang tries a body shot but Matsuoka blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka blocking some punches.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saenamuang or not.
Saenamuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuoka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuoka.#BC#
Matsuoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuoka.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jettrin Saenamuang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saenamuang darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it. #CL2#
Saenamuang darts in and clinches Matsuoka up against the cage.
Matsuoka digs a right hand into Saenamuang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saenamuang's gas tank.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saenamuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saenamuang misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka tries to work over Saenamuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saenamuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenamuang tries to work over Matsuoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saenamuang backwards.
Matsuoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saenamuang misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang misses with some punches. #T1#
Saenamuang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Still in the clinch, Matsuoka scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Saenamuang is rocked!
Saenamuang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saenamuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuoka finish him?
Matsuoka is working Saenamuang over against the cage.
Saenamuang seems to have recovered his senses.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Saenamuang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saenamuang tries to throw a body punch but Matsuoka avoids it by throwing Saenamuang back against the cage.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuoka. #BC#
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saenamuang moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Matsuoka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saenamuang looks to clinch
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saenamuang moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Saenamuang wants to clinch up but Matsuoka keeps it at a distance.
Saenamuang wants to clinch but Matsuoka slips to the side
and Matsuoka counters with an inside leg kick.
Saenamuang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuoka.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saenamuang closes the distance but Matsuoka moves to the side
and Matsuoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenamuang wants to clinch
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saenamuang closes the distance but Matsuoka moves to the side
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saenamuang closes the distance but Matsuoka moves to the side
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang wants to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saenamuang's head.
Saenamuang tries to clinch up
and Matsuoka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saenamuang tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Matsuoka is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.#T3#
Saenamuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuoka thumps Saenamuang with a low kick.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saenamuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saenamuang tries to clinch but Matsuoka is having none of it.
Saenamuang wants to clinch.
Saenamuang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saenamuang tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Saenamuang tries to clinch but Matsuoka is having none of it.
Saenamuang walks into a left hand.
Saenamuang wants to clinch up but Matsuoka keeps it at a distance.
Matsuoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Saenamuang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saenamuang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuoka scores with a hook to the body. Saenamuang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saenamuang has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saenamuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuoka.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuoka.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuoka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
A very excited looking Hiroki Matsuoka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
Matsuoka takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuoka moves away.
Matsuoka lands a head kick!
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Matsuoka walks into a left hand.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
McCarthy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy clobbers Matsuoka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matsuoka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuoka lands a two punch combo.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCarthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsuoka swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick that knocks McCarthy off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Matsuoka backing up. Matsuoka nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down. #T3#
Matsuoka thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuoka tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Matsuoka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuoka misses with a body kick.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuoka tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Matsuoka clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuoka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuoka lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand. #ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Matsuoka slips a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuoka finish him?
Matsuoka throws a lazy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a series of strikes. Matsuoka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whack! Matsuoka lands a heavy head kick that drops McCarthy. The ref tackles Matsuoka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McCarthy was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hiroki Matsuoka!
After the fight, Hiroki Matsuoka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
McCarthy slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matsuoka gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsuoka stalling against the cage.
Matsuoka misses with some punches. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
McCarthy throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy clobbers Matsuoka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuoka there.
Matsuoka is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Jab, jab by Matsuoka - just one landing. #ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
Matsuoka measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McCarthy! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hiroki Matsuoka!
Hiroki Matsuoka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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